About
MARK STRACEY
Certified Bookkeeper
I have always worked in financial services and most recently as Head of UK Equity for private bank, Arbuthnot Latham. Throughout my career I have engaged closely with clients to fulfil their financial objectives, built long term trusted relationships, and delivered a genuine personal service. These core professional values are at the heart of MS Books.
I now embrace cloud-based solutions for a modern business environment, and I am a Certified Advisor and Bronze Partner of Xero, the award-winning accounting software. I also use and implement time saving apps for my clients such as Dext (previously known as Receipt Bank), AutoEntry, Hubdoc, Stripe and PayPal, to offer the most efficient bookkeeping experience.
I am Surrey born and bred and now live in Burpham, on the outskirts of Guildford, with my wife and 2 grown up daughters. Outside of work I enjoy the beautiful Surrey Hills countryside, either walking our dogs or cycling, and I have combined my love of both by completing the Prudential Surrey 100 mile ride raising money for the Celia Cross Greyhound Trust. More recently, I have started to enjoy off-road biking and completed the 350km King Alfred’s Way circular route.
What I Can Promise You
Experience
I have worked in a range of financial services for over 25 years, always in client facing roles. In an uncertain world, my experience and level headed approach gives confidence and reassurance to business owners.
Personalised Service
I know that managing your business’ and own finances can be intimidating and complex. That is why I take every effort to understand your business and how you want it to work. We will agree what you expect from my services, how and when they will be delivered and how your business performance will get better.
Qualified Expertise
I am a Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and hold a Licence to Practice.
Accountability
I hold full Professional Indemnity Insurance and as a member of the ICB, in the unlikely event you are unhappy with the service received you can refer the matter to them.
Efficiency
My aim is to organise your bookkeeping so you have a clear understanding of all transactions, allowing you the freedom and knowledge you need to go about planning and growing our business
Profitability
By allowing me to manage your books you will have more time and headspace to grow and develop your business, improve efficiency, monitor spending and earnings and increase productivity.